Ole Miss quarterback Pierce Clarkson has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending the spring in Oxford, he revealed via social media on Thursday .
Clarkson, a former four-star recruit, transferred to Ole Miss from Louisville earlier this offseason .
After a stint in the NCAA Transfer Portal, Clarkson has now found his new home after committing to the UCLA Bruins .
Clarkson’s departure comes as Ole Miss transitions to a new era at quarterback following the departure of Jaxson Dart to the NFL . The Rebels have handed the keys to youngster Austin Simmons, who will look to take over the starting role .
Simmons, who reclassified from the 2025 to 2023 recruiting class, has been with Ole Miss since 2023 . Despite his youth, Simmons is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Rebels in the upcoming season .
Clarkson’s journey has been marked by transitions, moving from Louisville to Ole Miss and now to UCLA . At UCLA, he will have three years of eligibility remaining .
As Ole Miss looks ahead, the quarterback room includes Simmons, AJ Maddox, and recent additions Trinidad Chambliss and Maealiuaki Smith . The Rebels aim to solidify their offensive strategy with this new lineup.
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